Summary: Oregon; Public Finance Structured, Liquidity Facility Apr 04

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AbstractThe rating on Oregon general obligation bonds (Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs) series 1973E has been affirmed. The long-term component of the rating is based on the credit quality of the state of Oregon. The short-term component of the rating is based on the credit quality of the liquidity provider, JP Morgan Chase Bank, which is extending its liquidity facility to June 22, 2004. The rating on Oregon general obligation bonds (Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs) series 1973G has been affirmed. The long-term component of the rating is based on the credit quality of the state of Oregon. The short-term component of the rating is based on the credit quality of the liquidity providers, JP Morgan Chase Bank and Bayerische...

Companies mentioned in this report are:- Oregon

Action: Affirmed

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